Because of a lack of tourism prompted by the U.S.-Cuba trade embargo, the island country's marine ecosystem is a promising source of study for scientists. Julienne Gage reports.
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Earth: Cuba Reefs Swimming with Answers
Because of a lack of tourism prompted by the U.S.-Cuba trade embargo, the island country's marine ecosystem is a promising source of study for scientists. Julienne Gage reports.
Added: Oct 18, 2010
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